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Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for
PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass
Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to
Introducing Shay Informed town halls: a live conversation, just for subscribers
Mark your calendars- the first Shay Informed town hall is scheduled for October 27th! I have some news I’m excited to share: Shay Informed is launching live town halls, exclusively for my paid subscribers. Join now for $4.99/month. Here’s the idea... when a big story is
No charges will be filed in viral Louisville road rage case
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced Friday that neither the motorcyclist nor the driver will be charged, closing a case that drew calls for an arrest from Metro Council members before police released more details. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free
Local gym searched for hidden cameras after lawsuit against bourbon entrepreneur goes public
Lyndon Police confirm detectives searched a Burn Boot Camp location for devices this week at the request of the business owner. The board of the company that owns The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey fired CEO Wes Henderson, a co-founder of Angel's Envy bourbon, after a
Grieving mother says online cruelty deepens her loss as she remembers Trooper Hayden Phillips
Robin Phillips has been told to stay off social media. Her friends keep warning her about what some people are writing about her son, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. "They're saying that they're
A new state tracker puts a price on Kentucky's benefit errors
Kentucky's auditor just published a running tally of state benefit errors. It lands as the state dismantles its SNAP investigation team. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is aCovering Kentucky
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Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for
No charges will be filed in viral Louisville road rage case
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced Friday that neither the motorcyclist nor the driver will be charged, closing a case that drew calls for an arrest from Metro Council members before police released more details. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free
Local gym searched for hidden cameras after lawsuit against bourbon entrepreneur goes public
Lyndon Police confirm detectives searched a Burn Boot Camp location for devices this week at the request of the business owner. The board of the company that owns The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey fired CEO Wes Henderson, a co-founder of Angel's Envy bourbon, after a
Grieving mother says online cruelty deepens her loss as she remembers Trooper Hayden Phillips
Robin Phillips has been told to stay off social media. Her friends keep warning her about what some people are writing about her son, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. "They're saying that they'reBardstown Cases
The latest developments in the Crystal Rogers, Tommy Ballard, and Jason Ellis cases including comprehensive case updates, and breaking news as law enforcement continues working toward answers for these families and the Bardstown community.
One of three Crystal Rogers convictions is now in front of appeals judges
The Crystal Rogers appeals are moving at different speeds. Steve Lawson's just got a panel. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly
Nick Houck's trial pushed to 2027. The reason traces back to a prosecutor who once refused to bring this case at all.
A judge forced prosecutors to reveal their lead witness Tuesday- and it's the former prosecutor who once refused to bring this case at all. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This
What's next for Nick Houck? Wednesday's hearing could answer several big questions
Nick Houck's perjury case is scheduled to go before a judge on Wednesday in Nelson County at 2:30. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up
A year after three convictions, Bardstown dedicates bridge to Crystal Rogers and Tommy Ballard
Investigators, prosecutors, and family from every stage of an eleven-year case gathered in downtown Bardstown Tuesday to dedicate a bridge to Crystal Rogers and Tommy Ballard- a permanent marker just a mile from Sherry Ballard's home. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed:National News Hitting Home
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Delphi murder case goes before Indiana Court of Appeals
Richard Allen's attorneys argue that solitary confinement made his confessions unconstitutional. The state says a timeline and Allen's own words prove his guilt. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and
FBI Louisville reports historic decrease in violent crime
National violent crime fell 9.7% from 2024 to 2025- the largest single-year drop since the FBI began tracking data in 1936- with Kentucky seeing a 6.1% decrease. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Yes, you can still vote by mail in Louisville- here's what to know
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office confirms mail-in ballots are a go for the November 3 election. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for
From war powers to wheelchairs: Kentucky lawmakers dominate DC headlines
Rep. Thomas Massie broke ranks to read impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, while Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor for the first time since his June fall. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism withShay Originals
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PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass
Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Dr. T wants every woman to know
Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae have teamed up for a podcast made by women, for women. Listen at the bottom of the page! I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion
From nurses on horseback to maternity deserts: The state of being a mother in Kentucky
Kentucky once sent midwives on horseback to reach mothers where they lived. A century later, the state ranks near the bottom on nearly every measure of maternal and infant health, labor and delivery units are closing, and Medicaid cuts loom. Still- midwives, doctors, and a group of determined moms areLatest Articles
Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay
The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for
PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure
On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the
What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass
Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to
Introducing Shay Informed town halls: a live conversation, just for subscribers
Mark your calendars- the first Shay Informed town hall is scheduled for October 27th! I have some news I’m excited to share: Shay Informed is launching live town halls, exclusively for my paid subscribers. Join now for $4.99/month. Here’s the idea... when a big story is
No charges will be filed in viral Louisville road rage case
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced Friday that neither the motorcyclist nor the driver will be charged, closing a case that drew calls for an arrest from Metro Council members before police released more details. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free
Local gym searched for hidden cameras after lawsuit against bourbon entrepreneur goes public
Lyndon Police confirm detectives searched a Burn Boot Camp location for devices this week at the request of the business owner. The board of the company that owns The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey fired CEO Wes Henderson, a co-founder of Angel's Envy bourbon, after a
Grieving mother says online cruelty deepens her loss as she remembers Trooper Hayden Phillips
Robin Phillips has been told to stay off social media. Her friends keep warning her about what some people are writing about her son, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. "They're saying that they're
